That really bugged me, too. Especially when [whitefont]
Exactly. And it also ruined what otherwise would have been a nice reminder that Will Smith can act, and not just be Will Smith.
I got stabbed, you know, right here.
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Sean K - Jul 19, 2004 10:07:20 am PDT #903 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Polter-Cow - Jul 19, 2004 10:11:25 am PDT #904 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
it was much clearer that he forced Deckard to take the job. I'm not sure if that comes through in a narration-less version.
I'm not sure what's in the narration, but I thought it was pretty clear he was forced, what with Deckard's refusing in about seven different ways. I don't recall any specific malice, though. More the logical conclusion, "He didn't want to do it, yet he's doing it. He was forced." There's also the fact that he arrested Deckard to get him there. Clearly there's a sense of coersion involved.
Sean K - Jul 19, 2004 10:13:39 am PDT #905 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Oh, I forgot to mention this earlier, re: Blade Runner....
For me, it's not so much that the voice over adds necessary information, but it adds a certain tone to the movie.
Gandalfe - Jul 19, 2004 10:13:55 am PDT #906 of 10001
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.
I was just talking about this with someone yeasterday, and I was trying to think of SF films that are truly thoughtful, and I could only come up with about 5 - Alien, Blade Runner, 2001, Solaris, and maybe Andromeda Strain. Anyone have anything else to add to this list?
Sean K - Jul 19, 2004 10:16:34 am PDT #907 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
The Quiet Earth was pretty thoughtful, as was Solar Crisis.
Gandalfe - Jul 19, 2004 10:40:37 am PDT #908 of 10001
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.
The Quiet Earth was pretty thoughtful
Oooh, I'd forgotten that one.
Polter-Cow - Jul 19, 2004 10:44:59 am PDT #909 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I was trying to think of SF films that are truly thoughtful, and I could only come up with about 5 - Alien
Alien is thoughtful? I thought there was just the killin'.
DavidS - Jul 19, 2004 11:00:41 am PDT #910 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Alien is thoughtful? I thought there was just the killin'.
Did you think about the killing? I thought so.
Also, I think there was a lot of thought put into the design, creating a credible, lived in future.
tommyrot - Jul 19, 2004 11:02:56 am PDT #911 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Also, there was a scene (that was cut) of the Alien reading "Atlas Shrugged."
beekaytee - Jul 19, 2004 11:04:36 am PDT #912 of 10001
Compassionately intolerant
I loved Solaris for just that reason. Very thoughty.
Some said it was plotless, but I was really taken with the forgiveness and redemption themes.
Then again, I'm all about searching for meaning. The Dune miniseries made me come over all philosophical.